Most adults know they should get their cholesterol checked, and many people know their “numbers.” But should children be screened for cholesterol? Amy Peterson, MD, MS, associate professor, Division of Cardiology, who founded and directs UW …
Cardiology
New Faculty Focus: Dana Irrer
Q&A with Dana Irrer, MD, assistant professor, Division of Cardiology Hometown: Okemos, Michigan Educational/professional background: I earned by BS in Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University and worked as an artificial heart engineer for …
Pediatric Heart Program Earns Nationwide Recognition
Few public celebrations in Madison, Wisconsin, have eclipsed the enormity of the grand opening of UW Health’s American Family Children’s Hospital (AFCH) in 2007. Featuring colorful, spacious patient rooms; a whimsical, child-friendly interior design; and the …